Description
A hearty and flavorful chicken fajita casserole that combines the best of fajitas in a simple baked dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 tortillas, cut into strips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, bell pepper, onion, black beans, corn, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of the tortilla strips in the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Add half of the chicken mixture on top of the tortillas.
- Sprinkle one cup of cheese over the chicken mixture.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla strips, chicken mixture, and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the vegetables based on your preference.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Serve with sour cream and avocado for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Fajita Casserole, Chicken, Casserole, Mexican, Fajitas